Sky Documentaries HD Wednesday

Amid backlash for his commitment to civil rights, Bill Russell makes history as the first black head coach in American professional sports

A look at the life and career of the English actor, who won an Academy Award for his role in Gandhi and also starred in Schindler's List, Sexy Beast and Iron Man 3

The life and work of Ron Howard, whose films include Splash, Cocoon, Apollo 13, Frost/Nixon, Cinderella Man, Rush, and A Beautiful Mind, for which he won two Oscars

A look at how a new era of activism erupted, marking a decade of increased polarisation and social change

The entrepreneur's desire for promotional attention doesn't let up as he sets off on an epic balloon voyage before announcing his plans to conquer space

The story of the British single-seat fighter plane the Supermarine Spitfire, designed by RJ Mitchell and famous for its role in the Battle of Britain

The story of the passengers of a British Airways flight who were held hostage in 1990 after the plane landed in Kuwait City while Iraqi forces were invading the country

The comedian goes behind the scenes of a campaign to promote para-standing tennis as he uncovers the barriers facing aspiring players to be included at the highest level

The life and work of Ron Howard, whose films include Splash, Cocoon, Apollo 13, Frost/Nixon, Cinderella Man, Rush, and A Beautiful Mind, for which he won two Oscars

A look at the life and career of the English actor, who won an Academy Award for his role in Gandhi and also starred in Schindler's List, Sexy Beast and Iron Man 3

The story of the bomber synonymous with the Dambusters, the night raids against Germany and the brave men and women who made them possible

The story of the British single-seat fighter plane the Supermarine Spitfire, designed by RJ Mitchell and famous for its role in the Battle of Britain

Documentary following the son of the man who was in charge of Auschwitz concentration camp as he confronts his father's involvement in the murder of more than a million Jews

Leon Gast's Oscar-winning documentary charting ageing challenger Muhammad Ali's epic battle with champion George Foreman in 1974 for the World Heavyweight title

The life and career of the American actor, with contributions by members of his family, ex-wives Neile Adams McQueen and Ali MacGraw and widow Barbara Minty McQueen

Documentary following the Brazilian national team through the 2002 World Cup, which culminated in the country's fifth victory in the tournament

A look at the life and career of the English actor, who won an Academy Award for his role in Gandhi and also starred in Schindler's List, Sexy Beast and Iron Man 3